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2018 Map of Yellowhorse Flat

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Yellowhorse Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Yellowhorse Flat occupies a prominent position in this arid landscape near the Arizona-Utah border. The terrain is defined by a network of seasonal drainages, including Fort Pearce Wash, Hurricane Wash, and Quail Draw, which carve through the high desert plateaus. Notable elevations such as Little Black Mtn, Joe Blake Hill, and the expansive West Mesa and East Mesa provide significant topographic relief across the Mohave County boundary.

Modern recreation and transportation routes are well-documented here, featuring the Bikepacking: The Plateau Passage route and the Sunshine Trail Rd. These paths intersect with water-catchment features like Blake Pond, suggesting the continuing importance of managed water resources in this remote desert environment. The map details the precise township and range divisions, illustrating the historical land management patterns that persist into the 21st century.